Job description
Insurance, government, commercial and not-for-profit clients
Supportive environment focused on mentoring, development and professional excellence
Growing team, busy practice, opportunity for client connection, industry involvement, practice development, team leadership and personal growth
20 weeks paid parental leave. Up to 20% bonus.
Join a pre-eminent national practice supporting clients in a range of insurance matters. This role will focus on public liability claims (including historical abuse matters), recovery actions, and advisory work, with opportunities to grow the practice in financial lines claims and advisory work.
Pre-eminent national practice. Work on a range of public liability claims (predominantly historical abuse matters), recovery actions & advisory work.
The team
A great opportunity currently exists for a bright and enthusiastic insurance lawyer to join us. You will work closely with partner, Katie Clark and lawyers on general insurance claims (including historical abuse matters) and insurance advisory work. The large national insurance team supports clients across the country and there are regularly opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
What you need
We welcome applications from lawyers who:
have 1+ years' experience in public liability insurance claims work;
have experience in or an interest in managing historical abuse matters for insurers;
have experience in efficiently and professionally managing disclosure tasks;
have a proven track record in working to client service standards;
are personally well organised, with demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio of claims;
work in a highly collaborative environment;
are resilient and committed to excellence that matches our own; and
take pride in their work and who they work for.
About us
MinterEllison is Australia’s largest law firm, provides legal and consulting services.
Purpose is at our core. We create sustainable value with our clients, our people and our communities. Our teams collaborate and consistently work to embed our values into everyday actions. Clients rely on our expertise and insights. They value our responsive, creative and commercial approach. We are curious by nature, diverse in our disciplines and authentic in our relationships.
Why MinterEllison
MinterEllison is recognised annually as a Top Attraction Firm by Lawyers Weekly as voted by our peers. We are a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in Australia and we hold Gold employer status with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).
We make diversity in all its forms central to collaboration. This is why we offer hybrid working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working. We offer up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer within the first 24 months following birth or adoption, and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership – all with no minimum tenure.
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How to apply
We love to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below.
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Benefits
Health insurance, Parental leave, Gym membership